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THE JACKSON HERALD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010
Hamrick continued from IB
Included in that stretch is
winning the pole vault in the
first-ever Georgia middle
school state track meet in
April and then winning in
the June 20 USA Track
and Field Junior Olympics
Association Championship
Meet at Westlake High
School in Atlanta. That vic
tory qualified him for the
regional meet in Greensboro.
“It’s just really fun,” Hamrick
said. “It's really a rush.”
Hamrick’s personal-best
vault is 12-6, a mark he’ll
try to better in Greensboro.
If he qualifies for the
national junior Olympics, he
hopes to be up to 13 feet.
Hamrick trains seven
days a week for about
an hour and a half and
credits Gary Porter (Tyler
Porter’s father), Lee Roper
(a former college pole
vaulter) and his father
with his development in
the sport. The champ him
self, Tyler Porter, has also
been a big influence.
Making this all the more
impressive is that Hamrick
currently practices with
a broken foot. The injury
occurred on Memorial Day
during a vault in which he
cleared 13 feet but came
in too shallow, which
made for a bad landing.
“It’s pretty tough,” Hamrick
said. “It hurts a lot and it
takes a lot of drive. But I just
love it that much. It’s some
thing I don’t want to quit.”
So with only one good foot,
Hamrick will take his unbeat
en streak to Greensboro
where he’ll go up against
competitors as old as 16.
If he places in the top
four of his age division,
he’ll go to California.
He knows the chal
lenge ahead of him.
“It’s going to really get
in my head,” Hamrick
said of the older competi
tion. “But I think I can
do it. I hope I can.”
VOLUNTEER SOFTBALL
COACH OF THE SEASON
The Jefferson Parks and
Recreation Department spring fast-
pitch softball volunteer coach of
the season award winner is Melissa
Mullis (center). She is presented
the award by Publix Manager
James Neese (left) and Jefferson
Parks and Recreation Department
director Colton Green (right).
VOLUNTEER SOCCER COACH
OF THE SEASON
The Jefferson Parks and Recreation
Department volunteer soccer
coach of the season is Britt Daniel.
Pictured are (L to R) Jefferson Parks
and Recreation Department director
Colton Green, Diamond Auto Spa
co-owner Sharon Klinck (presenting
the award), coach Britt Daniel and
players Maddie and Robb Daniel.
VOLUNTEER BASEBALL
COACH OF THE SEASON
The Jefferson Parks and
Recreation Department volunteer
baseball coach of the year is Kevin
Rainey (center). He is presented
the award by Jefferson Parks and
Recreation director Colton Green
(left) and Beef O’Brady’s owner
Steve Perry (right).
READY TO GO
Triathletes await the start of last year’s Tri2 Remember Triathlon in Gainesville.
The Tri2 Remember organization is holding a triathlon July 18 at Crow’s Lake near
Jefferson. Submitted photo
Triathlon continued from IB
Gainesville Tri2 Remember
Triathlon, which draws
around 500-600 participants.
“We plan to have it for
years to come,” Novicki said.
About 250 participants
have already signed up for
the Jackson County triathlon.
Novicki said registration has
intensified the past couple of
weeks.
“They’re really excited,”
Novicki said. “They want
to lock arms with Tri2
Remember.”
Participants will swim
500 meters (a point-to-point
swim), bike 15 miles and run
3.1 miles. These relatively
short distances and the point-
to-point swim make this a
favorable event for someone
attempting their first triath
lon.
“I think it will be a fun
event,” Novicki said.
Based on registration, the
triathlon has drawn consider
able support from local tri
athletes, while 80 to 90 local
volunteers have offered their
services.
Novicki, who has participat
ed in triathlons for six years,
also noted the importance of
securing a local venue to hold
the event — Crow’s Lake,
which is a private lake owned
by Tom Crow.
“He was very kind to let us
come in,” Novicki said.
Novicki relocated to
Jefferson four years ago spe
cifically to live next door
to her father and help care
for him in his fight against
Alzheimer’s.
That’s part of the inspira
tion of bringing the triathlon
to Jackson County.
“I felt it would be special in
our new home,” she said.
REGISTRATION
Fees are $70 for USA
Triathlon members and $80
for non-members. The cost
is $110 for relay teams. After
July 12, the individual rates
will increase to $ 100 and $ 110
respectively. Online registra
tion also closes on that date.
For more information, go to
www.active.com/triathlon/
jefferson-ga/tri2remember-
sprint-triathlon-2010.
CALL 706-
367-5233
TO SUSCRIBE
TO THE
HERALD
PUBLIC HEARING
The Jackson County Planning Commission will
hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July
22, 2010, at the Jackson County Administrative
Auditorium, 67 Athens Street, Jefferson, Georgia, to
consider the following matters:
Old Business
None.
New Business
1. Text Amendment - This request amends the
current Jackson County Unified Development
Code (Section 310) to repeal the requirement on
age of a manufactured home and clear up the
inspection process for relocation and
replacement of manufactured homes.
2. Text Amendment - This request amends the
current Jackson County Unified Development
Code in relation to the new Flood Damage
Prevention regulations in Section 1105.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will
address the recommendations of the Planning
Commission at a public hearing on August 16, 2010
at 6:00 p.m. at the Jackson County Courthouse at
5000 Jackson Parkway in the Jury Assembly Room.
Complete applications, plats, texts, maps, and
public hearing procedures are available for review in
the Planning Division Office, of the Department of
Public Development during regular office hours. All
interested persons are invited to attend.
Anyone desiring to speak in opposition to one of
the above cases shall file a Campaign Contribution
Disclosure form at least 2 business days prior to the
August 16, 2010 Public Flearing.
FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH,
YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS!
Let your members know when
your group is meeting!
Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your
meeting time, place and date in...
• The Jackson Herald
• The Commerce News
• The Braselton News
• The Banks County News
• The Madison County Journal
JEFFERSON
^AMERICAN LEGION
Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
Phone (706) 654-1274 3io
St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Mission
Mass Schedule: Fri. 9 a.m., Sat. 4:00 p.m.,
Sun. 11:00 a.m., Thurs. 12:10 p.m.
First Friday Adoration 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Website: www.stcatherineiabourega.org
706-367-7220 „ „
DANIELSVILLE
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 39
Meets last Thursday, 7 p.m.
JANUARY - OCTOBER
American Legion Building
Crawford W. Long Street
BANKS COUNTY
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 215
Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 pd.e/n
NORTHEAST MOUNTAIN
BEEKEEPING CLUB M ™
June 10, 2010 • 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Clarkesville Public Library, Clarkesville, GA
“Processing Honey” by Bob Binnie
Public and new beekeepers invited to attend.
Paul S. Kudyba, Jr. • 770-598-5970 • drpsk@aol.com
To Advertise Your
Public Meeting
Here Call
706-367-5233.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JACKSON CO.
2010 Meeting dates: February 9, May 11,
August 10, November 9 at 7 p.m.
Jackson EMC Community Meeting Room
Jefferson Road, Jefferson
706-367-1111 * www.hsjc.com/
ROCKWELL
LODGE F& A.M.
No. 191, Hoschton, GA
2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
www.rockwelllodgel 91 .com
Two blocks behind Larry’s Garage
West Broad at Hall Street Pd. l/n
UNITY LODGE
F & A.M.
No. 36, Jefferson, GA
1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Dwayne Potts • 706-367-4449
Borders St. behind Tabo's 260
JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. *(706) 335-3151
Shade Storey, President
JEFFERSON AREA
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
www.jaba-ga.org
Meets 3rd Thurs. • 11:45 a.m.
Community Bank & Trust Bldg.
71 Memorial Drive
ABATE of Georgia, Inc. • District 5 North
Your motorcycle rights organization,
meets each third Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. at Ace's Bike Barn,
5941 Hwy. 72 West, Colbert, GA
For more information, call
Cam McCallister, assistant district
coordinator at 706-206-2903 ,,,
BANKS COUNTY
AMERICAN LEGION
Riders Post 215
Meets each 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 pa.02/11
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
6:30 p.m. *(706) 367-9349
Jimmy Mock, President
BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial
Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441
North in Homer pa. 07
Georgia Real Estate Investors
the® Association, Inc. - Athens
Meets the third Thursday each month
6:30 pm at the UGA Conference Center
1197 South Lumpkin Street,
Athens, GA 30601
Tom Hewlett - Chapter President
thewlettl@charter.net da p
VOLUNTEER T-BALL
COACH OF THE
SEASON
The Jefferson Parks and
Recreation Department
volunteer t-ball coach of
the year is Brian Grizzel
(left). He is presented
the award by Jefferson
Parks and Recreation
Department athletic direc
tor Jeremy Smith (right).
The Humane Society of
Jackson County presents
OF THE
WEEK
For a complete listing of our animals available
for adoption, please visit our website at www.hsic.com.
Humane Society of Jackson County photographs animals available for adoption located at Commerce
Veterinary Hospital and Jefferson Veterinary Hospital. These animals are not part of HSJC foster care.
f Please call Commerce Veterinary Hospital at\
706-335-5111 for the pets below:
Please call Jefferson Veterinary Hospital
at 706-367-5161 for these pets
Animals in Humane Society Foster Care
Call 706-367-1111
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Please Don’t Litter, Spay and Neuter
Time is of the ESSENCE
Hurry to adopt one of these great pets. Please call to spare a life - call to adopt or
become a foster home. For more information, call 706-367-1111 or see a full list of our
pets on Petfinder.com under shelter and rescue groups. Adoption fee is $100.00 per
dog and $100.00 per cat - this includes their spay/neuter and all up-to-date shots.
‘Pet of the Week” is made possible by these community-minded sponsors:
Jackson
County
Animal
Control
A magazine celebrating the people,
places and lifestyles of Jackson County.
www. living/'ackson. com
706-335-FUNN
www.FunopolisFamilvFunCenter.com
Located at 40155 Hwy. 441 Sin Commerce -
south of exit 149 off 1-85 past Walmart
North Georgia
Pet Cremations
Jackson County’s
Only Pet Crematory
www.naaDetcremations.com
... (770) 540-2078
ADVERTISE
your business
here and show your
support for the Humane
Society!
Call 706-367-1111